Chance device.



L. L. VAN ZANDT.

CHANCE DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 21. 1913.

Patented May 12, 191 1 Inventor Attorneys UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

turner. L. van ZANDT, or OKLAHOMA, oKLA'nomA, ASSIGNOB or 'I'HREE-FOUBTHS T DAVIS mwe COMPANY, or OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA.

cannon DEVICE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 12, 1914.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, LUTHER Ia. VAN ZANDT,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Oklahoma city, in the county of Oklahoma 5 and State of Oklahoma, have invented a new and useful Chance Device, of which the i01 lowing is a specification.

The present invention appertains to a game device, and aims to provide a novel and improved contrivance of that character.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a device of the nature indicated embodying a board containing balls or other elements, which have distinguishing characteristics and which possess values according to their respective characteristics, the board being so constructed that the balls may be punched therefrom by the operator, the balls ordinarily being hidden from view.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a ame board of the character indicated embo iying a plurality of perforated plates having puncturable sheets sandwiched or interposed therebetween, in combination with the balls fitting within the perforations of the intermediate plate and designed to be ejected by a peg or other implement forced through the apertures to puncture the sheets, removable clamping means being provided for clamping the plates to gether with the puncturable sheets therebetween, in order that when all of the balls have been ejected, the platesmay be separated for the insertion of new sheets and balls therein.

The present invention also comprehends the provision of a game device, which shall be comparatively simple, durable, attractive, compact and inexpensive in construction, as well as amusing, and interesting in use.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will be apparent as the nature of the invention is better understood, the present invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction'hereinafter described and" claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention can be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention has beenillustrated in its preferred embodiment in the accompanying drawing, wherein 55 Figure 1 is a perspective view of the game readily puncturable.

device as in condition for operation. Fig. 2 is a cross section of the board. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section of the device. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the peg or puncturmg mem r.

11 carrying out the invention, reference being had in detail to the drawing, there is provided a shallow box 1 and a cover or lid 2 therefor, the box being preferably rec tangular in contour, and being constructed of pasteboard or other suitable material. An easel back 3 is hingedly attached to the back of the box 1 adjoining one end, the other end of the box being adapted to engage within one end of the cover or lid 2 after the same has been inverted, While the easel back 3 engages the other end of the cover or lid 2 to support the box 1 in an inclined position, which is necessary .to the proper operation of the device, and which is essential for purpose of display.

The game board proper embodies a plurality of plates 4, in this case three, and which are rectangular in contour and preferably, although not necessarily, con- 0 strueted of wood. The plates 4 are provided with numerous registerin perforations 5 and a pair of puncturable s eets 6 are interposed or sandwiched between the respectlve plates 4 and close the various perforations. The sheets 6 are preferably constructed of suitable paper, although other material may be employed, it being essential, however, that the paper he opaque and Suitable balls or pellets 7 are disposed within the apertures of the intermediate plate 4 between the puncturable sheets 6, and are of various colors, or are otherwise provided with distinguishing characteristics, so that various values may be 'ven to the various balls or pellets, as desire The perforated plates 4 are clamped together by means of a plurality of suitably arranged draft bolts 8, which are removable in order to permit the plates to be separated. The plates, as a whole, fit within the box 1, and terminate short of the lower end thereof, bars 9 being secured to the sides of the box and fitting between the bottom of the box and the edges of the lowermost plate 4, bars 10 being secured to the lowermost plate 4 intermediate its edges so as to seat on the bottom of the box. The bars 9 and 10 support the plates, or the game board proper,

and provide se arate passageways leading to the lower en of the box, the box serving as a runway or chute. The plates 4. are secured within the box 1 above the bottom thereof by means of screws or other securing members 8 engaged through the sides of the box and taking into the edges of the plates, the screws 8 being removable in order that theplates may be removed as a unit.

A card 11 bearing suitable directions, a scale of valuations fonthe balls, and other data, may be tacked or otherwise attached to the head of the game board or the upper plate 4 thereof.

For purpose of puncturing the sheets 6 and ejecting the balls or pellets, a peg 18 is employed, the same having a suitable handle or finger piece 12.

In playing the game, the board is erected in an inclined position, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 3, and by inserting the peg into one of the apertures or perforations of the upper plate 4, and then forcing the peg downwardly or inwardly, the sheets 6 will be punctured and the respective ball will be forced below the plates 4 and will run down the bottom of the box to the lower end, where it will be exposed to view, in order that its value may be ascertained. The balls or pellets being disposed between the opaque puncturable sheets, will be hidden from view, and it will create a source of amusement and interest to play the present game. The present game may also be employed by dealers for selling their Wares or merchandise or may be employed as a game of chance, the various capacities of the present device being apparent from the foregoing.

As soon as the supply of balls or pellets 7 have been exhausted, or after all of the same have been ejected, the plates 4 may be removed from the box 1 by withdrawing the securing members 8, and after removing the clamping members 8, the plates may be separated, which will permit new sheets 6 to be placed between the plates, and will permit a new set of balls, or the old set, to

1. A game device embodyin a runway,

three perforated plates dispose thereabove,

two puncturable sheets sandwiched between the plates, and balls having distinguishing characteristics disposed in the perforations of the intermediate plate.

2. A game device embodying a box, three perforated plates, two puncturable sheets sandwiched between the plates, means for detachably clamping the plates together, means for detachably securing the plates as a whole within the box above the bottom thereof, and balls having distinguishing characteristics disposed within the perforations of the intermediate plate.

3. A game device embodying a box, three perforated plates fitting therein and terminating short of one end of the box, two puncturable sheets sandwiched between the plates, supporting bars fitting between the lowermost plate and the bottom of the box, removable clamping members engaging through the plates, securing members engaging through the sides of the box and taking into the plates, and balls having distinguishing characteristics disposed within the perforations of the intermediate plate.

In testimony that I claim'- the foregoing as my own, I have hereto atfixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

LUTHER L. VAN ZANDT,

VVitnesses CHAS. E. DAVIS, Annnm TABOR STEVENS. 

